How much compensation will I get for a cycling accident?

Cycling accident compensation in the UK varies depending on the severity of your injuries, financial losses, and long-term impact. Compensation can range from a few thousand pounds to significantly higher amounts for serious injuries.

These figures are approximate and not a guarantee. If your claim is successful you may receive less or more.

• Injury Type	Description	Typical Compensation Range
  Minor Injuries	Soft‑tissue damage, cuts, bruising, short recovery	£1,800 – £7340
  Fractures & Broken Bones	Broken wrist, arm, hand, or similar fractures	£5,000 – £25,000
  Index Finger Fracture	Fractured index finger with ongoing symptoms	£7,780 – £10,440
  Head & Brain Injuries	Minor head injury to severe brain trauma	£1,880 – £350,000+
  Back & Spinal Injuries	Moderate back injuries to life‑changing paralysis	£38,000 – £493,000+
  Psychological Injury (PTSD / Anxiety)	Mild to severe psychological harm	£4,820 – £100,000+
  Knee Injuries (Minor–Moderate)	Soft‑tissue damage, bruising, minor ligament issues	£1,000 – £13,000
  Knee Injuries (Serious)	Torn ligaments, cartilage damage, long‑term instability	£20,000 – £38,000+
  Shoulder Injuries (Minor)	Soft‑tissue injury, short‑term pain and restriction	£2,500 – £32,750
  Shoulder Injuries (Serious)	Dislocation, fractures, long‑term movement restriction	£12,000 – £48,000+

What you can claim for:

• Physical injuries
• Loss of earnings
• Bike damage and equipment
• Medical treatment and rehabilitation
• Pain and suffering